The New York Red Bulls (6-3-5, 23 pts.) begin a two-match homestand, starting with a battle against Charlotte FC (6-5-3, 21 pts.) on Wednesday, May 29 at Red Bull Arena for the club’s first-ever Bark Night.
Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by Toyota:
Elite Elias
Elias Manoel has scored six career goals in four career appearances against Charlotte FC. This
includes a hat-trick in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card match, where the Red Bulls won, 5-2 at Red Bull Arena. Besides that match, Manoel has scored three goals in three career MLS matches against Charlotte.
The Brazilian forward has recorded a goal or an assist in all three career matches against Charlotte FC at Red Bull Arena. Will he keep his scoring prowess rolling against Charlotte on Wednesday?
Good Charlotte
Charlotte has not allowed a goal against in their last five matches. They have not allowed a goal at all during the month of May.
The last time they gave up a goal was April 27 against NYCFC, a 2-1 loss with New York scoring the game-winner in the 93rd minute. Since then, they’ve won three and drawn twice, with four of those matches coming at home.
Fort RBNY
Since Red Bull Arena opened in 2010, the Red Bulls are tied for the most wins (136) at home and have earned the most points at home (461) in MLS.
New York has recorded 91 shutouts over the last 10-plus seasons at Red Bull Arena. Carlos Coronel recorded his 18th career MLS clean sheet at RBA against Chicago Fire FC on April 13.
New York's 91 shutouts at home since 2010 are the most in MLS.
New York are on a eight-match home unbeaten streak across all competitions. The 2024 New York Red Bulls are the fourth team in franchise history to go unbeaten in their first five home matches to begin a season ('12, '15, and '17).
New York are looking to become the second team in franchise history to go unbeaten in their first six home matches.
RBNY vs Charlotte FC
Gate C1, Section 223 has been exclusively reserved for fans who wish to attend Bark Night with their dogs. (Note: All dogs attending must be registered. Click on the "Human + Dog Ticket" button for full details.)
Bandana giveaway for dogs entering through Gate C1.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish and New York Red Bulls Radio in English via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
Coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Callum Williams will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Calen Carr on the English side, while Bruno Vain will have the play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Andres Agulla on the Spanish side. New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Toyota, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.
Red Bulls Radio
Listen to every match, live, on New York Red Bulls Radio! Veteran soccer play-by-play voice Matt Harmon will handle the broadcasts alongside former MetroStars and Red Bulls standout Steve Jolley providing color commentary.
